Every entrant received a medal from the Mayor of Hinckley and Bosworth, Councillor Lynda Hodgkins. She said: “It’s a fun day for the community and it’s great to keep up the tradition. I’ll be having lemon and sugar on my pancakes tonight!”

After several heats the eventual winner of the race was Nathaniel Long who also scored the title of Best Fancy Dress along with his colleagues from North Warwickshire and Hinckley College.

Organiser Jonathan White said: “We are very pleased with the number of people that came along to see the race. The weather held out and it was great to see so many people taking part.

“It’s very much a community event and that’s just what we want.”

For more information about upcoming events from Hinckley BID visit www.hinckleybid.co.uk